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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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